United Nations and Peruvian Government launch contest: "Journalist in Green Growth".
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The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a global initiative of the United Nations System, announced the launching of the I National Contest "Journalist in Green Growth", aimed at working journalists and communications students at the national level.
The objectives of the contest are:
- Educate, create awareness and sensitize the general population about the importance of a Peru with green growth.
- To recognize the effort and commitment of journalists in their daily work in favor of green growth in Peru, under good professional practices.
- Encourage and create awareness among communications students about the importance of a Peru with green growth.
- Identify good or bad practices revealed by the press regarding green growth/economy.
Contestants must submit works that have been published in the mass media for no more than three years (as of September 2012).
Students must be from the last three cycles of universities and institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education in Peru.
The categories in which they may participate are:
- Television
- Radio
- Written Press
- Digital Media
Applications will be received at the headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) until October 31, 2015. The terms and conditions can be consulted at: www.pageperu.org.pe
Awards: The winners in each category will be rewarded with a study trip to Europe (ticket, studies and accommodation) to strengthen their skills in issues related to sustainable development, the economy and green jobs. The training will be offered by specialists from United Nations agencies and recognized personalities, who will be available for interviews.
The distinguished communications students will have access to internships (3 months minimum) with cash contributions to cover expenses.
For more information: [email protected]
Contest Partners and Sponsors:
The competition is organized by the partners of PAGE Peru with the support of the sponsors of the PAGE initiative at the global level (the European Union, the governments of Germany, Korea, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland).
About PAGE Peru:
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a global initiative of the United Nations System implemented by five of its agencies UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR and UNDP. PAGE supports countries interested in moving towards economies that are more inclusive, resource efficient and low carbon.
In Peru, PAGE is a multisectoral action platform facilitated by the Ministry of the Environment, together with the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion, the Ministry of Production, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, in coordination with the private sector and civil society.
PAGE PERU will support the Peruvian government in building a model based on green growth. Peru was selected in late 2013 after the government formally requested support to advance its transition to a green economy.
About Green Growth:
- Green growth is helping us move towards sustainable development with future generations in mind.
- It is to have strong growth with an adequate use of natural resources and a reduction of carbon emissions.
- It is to be efficient in the use of resources and to promote cleaner production.
- It is to diversify our economy and have a reduced environmental impact.
- It is to promote social inclusion in order to have a dignified life and a decent job.
Press Contact:
Marcela Ramirez:
Telephone: 419-0202 annex 200 / Cellular: 989125757
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